1) if you read the user manual, there's a knob on your dash (near windshield) that you can adjust. I don't remember which direction is more sensitive though. Just adjust it to turn the light on when you think it's too dark out..

 

Thank you funnysam.
Obviously, you are not referring to the dash panel light rheostat, so I will go through my OM and see if I can find the reference you are referring to.

- Peter

 

Rtfm

A friend of mine told me once when I asked a stupid question, "RTFM".

Okay, funnysam got me to delve into my manual when he said there is a switch on the dash to adjust at what level of darkness the headlights automatically come on. According to my OM, not true!

I quote page 129 in the 2005 OM, "If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late, have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer." So much for part one of my 2-part question. Thanks for making me RTFM.:

- Peter

 

Try this document (from the 2005 Avalon features manual):

http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/cbes-options.pdf

 

Try this document (from the 2005 Avalon features manual):

http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/cbes-options.pdf

Thank you. I have all the manuals except for the Features Manual. I would still need the tester tool in order to make the changes myself.

- Peter

 

does the gen3 has this? (took out from gen2 service manual)

the sensor is located on the driver side neXt to the front windshield vent on my gen2.

page BE-21
12. ADJUST AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
(a) Adjustment of the light control is performed by turning the
sensitivity knob on the sensor.
(b) This will be determined at what light condition the automatic
control will take place.

If response is too quick, turn the knob counterclockwise.

If response is too slow, turn the knob clockwise.

 

- Sam
From what I am understanding, you mean there is an adjustment knob on the inside of the windshield on the dash. I do not see any such knob on my dash. I have a feeling everything is now done via a test and tune meter, but I will find out --- I hope. Thank you for your effort.

- Peter

 

Try covering a part of the sensor and experiment.

or go to the dealer and pay for the adjustment.

 

I'll go to the dealer but I won't pay. My dealer likes me.

Thanks

 

keep us updated...Good luk! =)

 

so did u get ur light adjusted? I want to do mine too, only difference is I want the light to activate faster such as when I go into a tunnel, instead of waiting 16 seconds before the light comes on, I want it to turn on after 3 seconds, if you see what I mean

 

I'd also like to know if you were able to accomplish this. Also, is there any way to have the headlights come on with the activation of the windshield wipers? The biggest downfall to auto headlamps is the lack of operation during daytime hours during precipitation.

 

Ya know what, I completely forgot all about this issue. I hardly ever drive the car and I opperate the light switch manually, by habit, when I do drive it. I'm sorry to have dropped the ball.

 

While I was having the dealer do the oil service, I asked if he would adjust the light control and the power door locks and he did it right there with a laptop and didn't charge me a dime.

 

What did you adjust on the door locks? If it was to unlock all doors as you approach (rather than the default setting of just the drivers side door), then that one is explained in the owners manual (it's just a series of button presses on the remote). If it was something else, I'd be interested to hear what it was.

Is there any way to have the doors auto lock as you walk away from the vehicle?

I'll definitely try to hit up the dealer to adjust the light sensitivity settings though. I've never had them do anything free of charge though.

 

It was to have all the doors unlock with one click. Not a big deal...just thought the default two click for the other doors was unnecessary.